Aix-en-Provence
French Courses at IS Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a perfect Provencal city, large enough to be sophisticated but small enough to navigate on foot. A university and spa town with a population of 150,000, its location offers many possible excursions (Arles, Avignon and Nimes), and it is just half-way between the beaches of the Mediterranean (Nice, St. Tropez, Antibes, etc.). It’s a picturesque city of Roman origin, with a busy center full of boutiques, restaurants, cafes and open-air markets. It has a great artistic heritage and organizes a world-famous Arts and Music Festival each year.
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The IS Aix-en-Provence French Language Institute is an international language school specializing in French Courses for adults in Aix-en-Provence since 1972. It belongs to International Language Schools, a Swedish association affiliated with the University of Stockholm. International Schools has established centers in Europe to allow its students to learn a language in the country where it is spoken.
The French Language school is located in a charming 3 story house close to the edge of the historical center of town ( a 9 minute walk from the center). Two bus lines serve the school with a bus stop right in front of the school entrance. A few shops, bakeries and a restaurants can be found close by as well as the Torse gardens and the municipal swimming pool. The building features 16 comfortable air conditioned classrooms equipped with audio and video projection screens, a multi media room with e-mail access and CD Roms in French, two outdoor patios perfect for relaxing and socializing during the warmer months as well as a garden with a small pond. The multilingual administrative staff is always ready to assist students with general information, reservations for excursions, car rentals, airline and railway tickets, and happy to provide suggestions for some of the many wonderful restaurants and cafes in town.
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Please click on the following tabs for more information on our French Courses in Aix-en-Provence:
French Courses Aix-en-Provence
Minimum age: 18. Length of lessons: 45 min. Complete beginners: please pay special attention at starting dates and special conditions of enrollment (see notes under starting dates!).
General French Course (FG): The General French Courses consist of 20 French lessons per wk. Maximum of 10 students per class. All levels from Beginner to Advanced (Specific dates apply for beginners!)
General French Course PLUS (FG+): The General French Courses PLUS consist 30 French lessons per wk. Maximum of 10 students per class (maximum of 6 in the afternoon sessions). Elementary to advanced French Language levels only. NO beginners.
General French Course Prices 2019 and 2020:
All programs: NO application fee. A non-refundable USD 100.00 deposit is required at the time of enrollment. Deposit will be subtracted from final program invoice. See Application Procedures.
| 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | Extra Weeks (each) | |
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| General French Course (FG): | $580.00 | $900.00 | $1,300.00 | $1,700.00 | $ 358.00 |
| General French Plus Course (FG+): | $735.00 | $1,210.00 | $1,765.00 | $2,320.00 | $ 513.00 |
Starting Dates 2019 (both General French Courses and General French Courses Plus)
Starting dates for elementary to advanced levels ONLY (Beginners SEE BELOW):
| JAN 2019 | FEB 2019 | MAR 2019 | APR 2019 | MAY 2019 | JUN 2019 | JUL 2019 | AUG 2019 | SEP 2019 | OCT 2019 | NOV 2019 | DEC 2019 |
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| 7, 21 | 4, 18 | 4, 18 | 1, 15, 29 | 13, 27 | 11, 24 | 8, 22 | 5, 19 | 2, 16, 30 | 14, 28 | 12, 25 | 9 |
IMPORTANT: Beginner Starting dates 2019– Beginners are only accepted on the following dates and may enroll in General course only (4 lessons per day):
| JAN 2019 | FEB 2019 | MAR 2019 | APR 2019 | MAY 2019 | JUN 2019 | JUL 2019 | AUG 2019 | SEP 2019 | OCT 2019 | NOV 2019 | DEC 2019 |
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| 7 | 18 | 13 | 11* | 8 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
Starting Dates 2020 (both General French Courses and General French Courses Plus)
Starting dates for elementary to advanced levels ONLY (Beginners SEE BELOW):
| JAN 2020 | FEB 2020 | MAR 2020 | APR 2020 | MAY 2020 | JUN 2020 | JUL 2020 | AUG 2020 | SEP 2020 | OCT 2020 | NOV 2020 | DEC 2020 |
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| 6, 20 | 3, 17 | 2, 16, 30 | 14, 27 | 11, 25 | 8, 22 | 6, 20 | 3, 17, 31 | 14, 28 | 12, 26 | 9, 23 | 7 |
IMPORTANT: Beginner Starting dates 2020– Beginners are only accepted on the following dates and may enroll in General course only (4 lessons per day):
| JAN 2020 | FEB 2020 | MAR 2020 | APR 2020 | MAY 2020 | JUN 2020 | JUL 2020 | AUG 2020 | SEP 2020 | OCT 2020 | NOV 2020 | DEC 2020 |
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| 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3, 31 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
Other French Courses offered:
General French Courses – Long Term (FL):
Long Term French Courses consisting of 20 French lessons per week (morning or afternoon schedule). Maximum of 10 students per class. Important: High elementary French language level required! Long Term courses are available for 8, 16 or 24 weeks in length.
Starting dates 2019: 21 January, 18 March, 13 May, 8 July, 2 September, 28 October.
Starting dates 2020: 20 January, 16 March, 11 May, 6 July, 31 August, 26 October.
Prices 2019 and 2020:
8 weeks: USD 2,274.
16 weeks: USD 4,450.
24 weeks: USD 6,500.
Professional French Courses (FP 2019):
Duration: 2 weeks, 35 French lessons per week. 2-4 students per group. Strictly reserved for professionals requiring French in their jobs. You will be trained to present your product or your firm, to discuss and negotiate in French. The size of the group allows for very intensive work. Pre-requisite: intermediate level of French. Specific starting dates apply:
Starting Dates 2019: 18 February, 1 April, 13 May, 19 August, 14 November.
Price 2019: 2 weeks: USD 2,721.
Professional French Courses (FDA 2020):
Duration: 2 weeks, 30 French lessons per week. 3-6 students per group. Strictly reserved for professionals requiring French in their jobs. You will be trained to present your product or your firm, to discuss and negotiate in French. The size of the group allows for very intensive work. Pre-requisite: intermediate level of French. Specific starting dates apply:
Starting Dates 2020: 6 January, 3 February, 2 and 30 March, 27 April, 25 May, 22 June, 20 July, 17 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November, 7 December.
Price 2020: 2 weeks: USD 2,076.
Private French Courses (One-to-one Lessons):
One-to One French lessons: USD 68 per lesson, plus a one time USD 99 processing fee. (Discounts apply for 20 or more lessons). Starting dates: Same as General French courses above!
French Courses PLUS Culture Courses:
French Language and Discovery of Provence Gastronomy (DCP): 2 week course. Combination of General French Courses (group course 20 lessons per week), with 15 hours of afternoon activities during the two week period including guided tour of the city, introduction to Provencal cooking lecture, wine and cheese tasting, visits to a vineyard and olive oil mill, and 4 afternoons of hands-on cooking classes followed by a meal. Minimum French level required: Elementary (A1).
Price 2019 and 2020: 2 weeks: USD 1,384.
Starting dates 2019: 30 September.
Starting dates 2020: 30 March, 11 May, 28 September
French Language and Provence Discovery (DP): 2 week course. Combination of General French Courses (group course 20 lessons per week), with 24 hours of afternoon and Sunday activities during the two week period. This French and culture course offers the opportunity to practice French while discovering Provence, its historical and cultural heritage, its products and its countryside through various activities. Program consists of introduction of the cultures and traditions in Provence, excursions, cultural and social activities, 1 cooking class and 1 wine-tasting. Minimum French level required: Elementary (A1).
Price 2019 and 2020: 2 weeks: USD 1,384.
Starting dates 2019: 18 March, 24 June, 2 September.
Starting dates 2020: 16 March, 22 June, 31 August.
Optional Courses where payment is made directly to a third party provider** in Aix-en-Provence:
French Language and Painting: Must be booked in combination with the General French Courses (group course 20 lessons per week). 12 hours of painting classes in the afternoon over a two week period (fusain and oil). All French language levels accepted. It can be booked at any time of the year. Fees for the painting course are payable directly to the provider in Euros upon arrival.
Price: 2 weeks: From 480 Euros plus a booking fee of USD 35 which will be added to the price of General French course.
Starting dates 2019 and 2020: Any week of the year upon request.
French Language and Golf: Must be booked in combination with the General French Courses (group course 20 lessons per week). 10 hours of golfing in the afternoon over a two week period. All French language levels accepted. It can be booked at any time of the year. Fees for the Golf portion of the course are payable directly to the provider in Euros upon arrival.
Price: 2 weeks: From 500 Euros plus a booking fee of USD 35 which will be added to the price of General French course.
Starting dates 2019 and 2020: Any week of the year upon request.
French Language and Horseback Riding: Must be booked in combination with the General French Courses (group course 20 lessons per week). 10 hours of horseback riding in the afternoon over a two week period. All French language levels accepted. It can be booked at any time of the year. Fees for the Horseback Riding portion of the course are payable directly to the provider in Euros upon arrival.
Price: 2 weeks: From 250 Euros plus a booking fee of USD 35 which will be added to the price of General French course.
Starting dates 2019 and 2020: Any week of the year upon request.
** Prices are set by third party providers and subject to change without notice. Please confirm price at time of booking.
Holidays 2019 – No classes are held on: 1 January, 22 April, 1 May, 8 May, 30 May, 10 June, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 25 December. Classes missed due to holidays are made up during the same week of the holiday.
Holidays 2020 – No classes are held on: 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 21 May, 1 June, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November, 25 December. Classes missed due to holidays are made up during the same week of the holiday.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.
Accommodations – Options and Prices 2019 and 2020
Accommodations:
Accommodations are offered with specially selected local French host families, hotels or apartment hotels.
Host Family – Single Room / Half Board: 1 week: USD 311; 2 weeks: USD 623; 3 weeks: USD 934; 4 weeks: USD 1,246; Extra week: USD 311. Long Term: 12 weeks: USD 3,411.
Host Family – Single Room / Breakfast: 1 week: USD 230; 2 weeks: USD 460; 3 weeks: USD 690; 4 weeks: USD 920; Extra week: USD 230 Long Term: 12 weeks: USD 2,237.
New Option: Host Family, no meals, use of kitchen: 1 week: USD 216; 2 weeks: USD 433; 3 weeks: USD 649; 4 weeks: USD 865; Extra week: USD 216. Long Term: 12 weeks USD 2,225.
Hotels* – From USD 81 – USD 220 per day Apart-Hotels* – From USD 505 – USD 1300 per week.
*Note: the school charges a USD 32 booking fee for hotel and apart-hotel reservations which is invoiced with program cost. Payment for this type of accommodations is done directly to hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.
Activities
In addition for offering French Courses, the Institute can arrange for Golf, painting lessons, wine tasting and French cooking lessons at discounted rates. Green fees and lesson charges are the responsibility of the participants. A free guided tour of the city is given on the first afternoon of the course. Every week the center also arranges a social activity free of charge (petanque, lectures, slide presentations, etc.)
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What former students have to say about this program:
“My Vacation’N Learn experience was outstanding. I was truly immersed in the French language and in the culture. My language skills expanded and improved each day because of the regular opportunities to interact with local merchants, my host family, instructors and the other students. In my class of 8 students, 6 different nationalities were represented, with our common language being French. If you’ve ever considered a French immersion program, this one is fun, interactive, professional and located in one of France’s most charming cities.” Nancy Holt – Writer.
“Great! Good school, great French Courses, great location. Very good teachers. School administration well organized and accommodating. I learned so much, and enjoyed myself while doing it! It was a great learning vacation, a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and stay in a beautiful city.” Mr. & Mrs. Rowley-Cormier – Literary Agent
“It was my second time there and it was better than the first ! Everything was great, the teachers, the school, the staff!” Laurie Rowley-Cormier – Literary Agent
“Life changing, eye opening, a “must” for everyone!” Shannon Ewing – Student